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 Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
I, on the other hand, think mandatory service is simply excellent. It is during these years that you need discipline, and the army is there for that.
Some 18 yr olds might benefit from that, but not all of them need it, at least not on that level.
 Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
Plus, mandatory service means you have to be paid, so you can get on with studies later with less (OR NONE AT ALL) student loans as you will be making your own good money early.
If they paid you enough in two years to get you thru 4 years of college, that'd be nice. I don't think that happens anywhere though afaik.
 Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
Plus, as you are in the army, they should teach you money literacy as well because you are literally a captive audience.
They could teach you that without all the running, jumping, saluting and shooting. And when are the female 18-20s learning this, or are they made to serve as well?
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